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This resolution urges the State of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu to collaborate on developing a comprehensive, world-class sports complex in West Oahu, specifically in the Kunia or Kapolei areas. The proposed complex would be a 200-400 acre facility designed to host various indoor and outdoor sports, including a stadium with 65,000-person capacity, multiple sports fields, and arenas for activities like boxing, gymnastics, swimming, and dance. The resolution envisions the complex as more than just a sports facility, recommending it also include a Pacific Culture Center for cultural exchange, sports medicine facilities, and rehabilitation spaces. The project would seek partnerships with public and private entities from the United States and Asia-Pacific region to minimize initial capital investment and financial risk. The resolution requests Hawaii's congressional delegation to help identify potential partners and calls for the Governor's and Honolulu Mayor's offices to conduct a feasibility study, submitting a report with findings and recommendations before the 2026 legislative session. The ultimate goals are to enhance Hawaii's international standing, stimulate economic growth, support Kapolei's development as a second city, and provide a world-class venue for sports and cultural exchange.

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